Abraham Lincoln (United Artists) (1930)

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Abraham Lincoln appeal for T HE mighty Lincoln, the Lincoln of the funny stories, Lincoln the loyal lover, again lives and speaks via the talking screen. Once again the opportunity is given the world to laugh, cry and thrill at the life story of one of the world’s greatest figures. Here is a story of laughter, heart-break, triumph and adven¬ ture; freighted with poignant drama, thrilling with the turmoil of stirring conflict and surcharged with the clash of human emotions. There is no character in fiction, no fancied creation of an author’s brain that holds the palpitating drama found in the life story of Abraham Lincoln. With this material in the hands of D. W. Griffith, the master-craftsman who gave the world the classic of classics, “The Birth of a Nation”, is con¬ vincing evidence that this drama of a great man’s life will be entertainment of the highest order. Lincoln’s transition from boyhood to man runs the gamut of human emotions. His determination to secure an education, his physical prowess, his tender romance whose consuming fragrance guided his footsteps toward conquering heights, will strike a responsive chord in the hearts of the millions who know, love and revere Lincoln. There is a thrill as he vanquishes his political foe in his classic “House Divided” debate; there is exultant joy at his successful termination of the hectic campaign of 1860; and there is heart tugging pathos as the shoulders of this man freely accepts the ponderous burdens of a nation rented asunder by civic strife and dissension. The cast is as superb as the characters they represent. Among them will be found the names of great favorites, artists of unquestioned magnitude. Walter Huston, noted stage and screen star, plays the role of Abraham Lincoln, Jason Robards as Herndon, Una Merkel as Ann Rutledge, Hobart Bosworth as Robert E. Lee, Frank Campeau as Sheridan, Kay Hammond as Mary Todd, Ian Keith as Booth, and Ralph Lewis, Henry Kolker, Lee Shumway, Robert Haines, and many others repre¬ senting prominent characters of Lincoln’s time. The life story of Abraham Lincoln offers the entertainment world a drama unsurpassed in its dynamic heart interest, vibrant thrills, appealing romance, and chuckling humor. To see “Abraham Lincoln” is to thrill at a drama of one of Amer¬ ica’s most beloved of immortals! 11 —One Col. Ad. (Mat 05c, Cut 30c) THE OUTSTANDING MASTERPIECE OF TODAY, TOMORROW AND FOR ALL TIME—THE WONDER PICTURE OF THE AGE Fashioned by the Genius Who Gave presents the World "The Birth of a Nation" D.WGBIFFITHS 'lABRAHAm Lincom n 15 —Three Col. Ad. (Mat 20c, Cut 75c) Sell the Romam^ With These/Miig RESEMBLANCE CONTEST. Hold a resemblance contest in junction with your local newspaper, contest to be for the boy in your town who best resembles Lincoln as a boy, and the man who best resembles Lincoln as the man. Offer a worthy while prize to the winner. Photos to be sent to the newspaper, the editors to act as judges, and the win¬ ning photographs published. Additional publicity can be gained by having the winners appear personally at various functions, meet the city officials and attend the theatre at a certain time. COMMERCIAL BUSINESS NAMED LINCOLN. Offer a prize to the one sending in the greatest num¬ ber of business firms in your town named Lincoln, and their addresses, such as Lincoln restaurant, Lincoln Hotel, Lincoln Bank, Lincoln Library, Lincoln Shoe Shop, Lincoln Street, etc. You may find a small sWp named Lincoln situated in the outskirts of the town that would prove the “catch” to the contest. TIE UP WITH LINCOLN AUTOMOBILES. Arrange a parade of Lincoln cars through the streets of your town, window displays, distribution of circu¬ lars, on the angle “Lincoln, the outstanding character of American history, Lincoln, the outstanding car of the automobile industry”! WORD CONTEST WITH THE WORD “ABE.” _ L Hold a contest among your schools offering a prize or tickets to the pupil who can list the most words with the triplet “Abe” in it which must show up solidly in the word written. Such words as Abed, Abeyance, Label, Tabernacle, Annabel, and many others are good examples. Have them list as many words as they can think of and underline the triplet “abe” in each. L7— Col. Ad. Slug It was a beautiful midsummers day. A lazy stream langorously glided by following the course of its destiny. Seated on the bank was a boy and a girl, both gripped in the awkward silence of lovers. The boy, tall, gaunt, un- A Radio Talk , gainly, yet with a face that _ shone with tender kindness, gazed meditatively at the limpid waters. N The girl, effervescent with the sparkling charm of youth, found in the peaceful waters the mirrored picture of ro¬ mantic happiness. i The boy broke the silence with the story of a pretty girl whose feminine characteristics were a counterpart of the girl to whom he was speaking. A gentle flush suffuses the girl’s cheeks. “What I would like to know about that girl,” said the boy, “is, did she ever think of gettin’ married?” “Well, maybe,” responded the girl softly. “Because if she does,” said the boy drawing nearer, “There’s a man hangin’ around close by that’s a pretty good catch. He’s a big merchant—owner of three big stores—all bankrupt. He is ugly, too. His paw says he’s been cut out with an axe. But he thinks this girl the most beautiful flower on God’s green earth!” The girl drew closer. She looked tenderly up into his honest face. _ “I think it is the dearest, kindest, most beautiful face in the world!” The boy takes her gently in his arms, the first girl he has ever loved. That, my friends, is a love tryst that harks back to the year 1834 in the state of Illinois and marks the beginning of a life surcharged with devotion and self sacrifice, built upon the foundation of a boundless and all consuming love. PAGE FOUR